Meta Restores PM Modi’s Facebook Video, Attributes Temporary Block to Technical Error
New Delhi: Meta has apologised after a Facebook video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly blocked for users in India, with the company stating that the removal was the result of a technical error.
In a statement, a Meta spokesperson clarified that the video was taken down unintentionally and was restored as soon as the issue was identified. The company said the content had been removed in error and expressed regret over the incident.
According to sources, the Central Government is treating the matter seriously and is reviewing both Meta’s explanation and the circumstances surrounding the temporary removal. Officials are examining how the error occurred and whether further clarification is required.
Sources added that Meta representatives, along with concerned officials, may be asked to explain the incident. Reports also suggest that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought an explanation from Meta regarding the brief restriction.
The video, originally uploaded on July 23, featured Prime Minister Modi’s address to Gen Z amid student protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). In his message, the Prime Minister assured students that the government would introduce stronger measures to curb examination paper leaks.
He announced plans to bring tougher legal provisions before the Union Cabinet, including stricter punishments for those involved in paper leak cases and the establishment of Fast-Track Courts to ensure speedy justice. PM Modi also emphasised that protecting students’ future remains a top priority and noted that the academic year of nearly 22 lakh students had been safeguarded despite recent disruptions.
Before the video was restored, users attempting to access it on Facebook saw a message stating that the content had been withheld in India following a legal request. However, Meta later clarified that the restriction was caused by a technical glitch rather than a deliberate action.
The video, which had already received millions of views, is now accessible again, while the government continues to review the circumstances behind the temporary block.
News source: Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
